SCOTUS Does Not Exist to Please You, Especially Amy Coney Barrett
Justice Amy Coney Barrett has independent legal judgment, which she exercises accordingly. This, apparently, is a problem for many.
Author: Em Carpenter
Em was one of those argumentative children who was sarcastically encouraged to become a lawyer, so she did. She is a proud life-long West Virginian, and, paradoxically, a liberal. In addition to writing about society, politics and culture, she enjoys cooking, podcasts, reading, and pretending to be a runner. She will correct your grammar. You can find her on Twitter.
Em’s Top Five True Crime Podcast Recommendations
Unfortunately, because of the genre’s popularity, there is a lot of junk out there. Here are my top five true crime podcast recommendations
SCOTUS Grants Reprieve to ‘Slut Shamed’ Woman on Oklahoma’s Death Row
The legitimate, relevant evidence against Brenda Andrew is strong without having to resort to draping a scarlet letter around her neck.
The Piketon Massacre Tragedy, Continued
Jake Wagner’s sentencing was expected to be a formality…For the Rhoden, Manley, and Gilley families, it ended up being anything but…
A Note from Em
You’re missing out on my half-finished rants against JD Vance, Rachel Maddow, and the ADHD med shortage of 2023.
An Electorate in the Delphi Jury Box
Learning from our mistakes is not historically our strong suit, but will we this time? Jury is still out.
Disney’s Arbitration Maneuver: A Real Mickey Mouse Operation
Apparently, Disney has realized the idiocy of their argument– or, rather, have shied away from the bad publicity it generated
Simone Biles and Squad Get it Done in Paris
Simone Biles is a different beast. She manages to reach heights – literally, I mean – that amaze me, even as a lifelong gymnastics viewer.
A Semi-Short Explainer of Presidential Immunity Decision
Short answer, from a 6-3 SCOTUS: Yes. Obviously, the questions that follow are how much immunity, and what constitutes an official act?
Forensic Files II: Meh
Headline News revived the series as “Forensic Files II.” It took four years before I was willing to give it a try…
Dispatches from the West Virginia Tornados of 2024
We are not accustomed to tornados here in West Virginia, despite the fact that we have towns named Tornado, Hurricane, and Cyclone.
Lawsplainer: Our Three Most Recent Supreme Court Decisions
Here’s a rundown of recent edicts from the high bench in Pulsifer v United States, O’Connor-Ratcliff et al v Garnier, and Lindke v Freed
Law ‘Splainer: Trump v Anderson
Trump v Anderson and what the Supreme Court had to say about efforts to keep Trump off the ballot in Colorado, truncated for consumption
Of Course Sidney Powell Was Extorted, That’s How It Works.
Yes, Sidney Powell had a lot to lose, as do most people facing the full power of the prosecution. But she got a sweetheart deal
Trump Lawyers Fail to Demand a Jury Trial: Malpractice, Strategery, or Both?
I can’t help but feel like everyone involved believes they are in a made-for-TV politico-drama without any real ramifications, especially Trump himself.
DNA Doesn’t Lie, But People Do
DNA doesn’t lie, but people do, and society cannot afford rogue chemists out to make a name for themselves at the expense of true justice.
On Fraud, Standing, and “Stewart and Mike” Not Getting Their Day in Court
It certainly is bad to make false representations to a court. But will it matter here? Short answer: no. Long answer…
Trump Learns the Hard Way: Free Advice is Worth What You Paid For It
A competent lawyer is often the only thing standing between a person and their personal or financial ruin. But Trump had Tom Fitton
CorningWare: Everything Oldish is Newish Again
CorningWare is Em’s current obsession/old lady pastime. Do you have this stuff in your cabinets? And how much do you want for it?
